Nicky Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Aint april fools yet, surely? Freddy Shepherd wants to buy back Newcastle United in one of football's most surprising takeover comebacks and a bid is imminent. ESPNsoccernet can reveal that Shepherd, who sold the Magpies to current owner Mike Ashley in June 2007, is ready to make an offer that would rid the club of its £90 million debt, to help comply with UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations and enable the club to move forward. Ashley has made no secret of his desire to sell Newcastle, virtually from the moment he bought the club from Shepherd and Sir John Hall, and slapped a £100 million asking price on the Magpies as they languished in the Championship last season. But since the club returned to the Premier League, there has been little to no takeover talk. A close friend of Shepherd's confirmed to ESPNsoccernet: "I know Freddy is giving very serious consideration to making an offer and returning to St James' Park." Shepherd, who is currently on Tyneside, is not denying that he is leading a takeover of his beloved Newcastle United and would only say: "I am not prepared to comment on this." And ESPNsoccernet has established through City sources, having just broken the story of the Liverpool takeover, that the foundations for a bid to buy Newcastle have already been put in place. Shepherd, who endured his fair share of controversy during his time as chairman at St James' Park, might not have been the most popular owner in the past, but the fans would welcome the exit of Ashley, given the club's recent plight. The confusion as to why Chris Hughton has not been offered a new contract might be related to the potential sale of Newcastle and ESPNsoccernet understands the former full-back, who guided Newcastle back to the top flight, would be given a chance should Shepherd regain control of Newcastle. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=838065&sec=england&cc=5739&cc=5739 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 What the fiddle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I think I'd prefer Ashley tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I think I'd prefer Ashley tbh ditto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GeordieAce Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The fabricated stories of Hughton's imminent departure haven't worked so this is the media's next 'exclusive scoop'. Utter Utter horse shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GAMMELL Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 FUCK OFF!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We are not talking about this today of all days. Lets enjoy yesterdays result and performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Lock this thread please. Today is a day when we shouldn't be talking about 2 fat bastards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 FUCK OFF!! i echo these sentiments Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 shepherd out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Unbelievable, they're determined to rock the fucking boat. Screw them, don't give kind of shit the time of day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Rather have Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 My source confirms Shepherd is giving serious consideration to potentially speculating on making a possible bid at some point, probably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Wut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 This story comes around every 12 months (on the same cycle as the club being up for sale strangely). Sick of the media. Rather have Ashley and his tight wallet and bulk paint, then Shepard's monopoly money and debt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Bet NE5 thought nothing could surpass yesterday but this has just 24 hours later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 FUCK RIGHT OFF MEDIA CUNTS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Bet NE5 thought nothing could surpass yesterday but this has just 24 hours later. That miserable bastard was on skunkers last night spouting shite about how beating Sunderland was showing no ambition etc etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I really do miss NE5 in a sadistic little way. Can't we just like unban him once a month, let him make an appearance for old time's sake? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 FUCK RIGHT OFF MEDIA CUNTS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Bet NE5 thought nothing could surpass yesterday but this has just 24 hours later. That miserable bastard was on skunkers last night spouting shite about how beating Sunderland was showing no ambition etc etc. Priceless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Bet NE5 thought nothing could surpass yesterday but this has just 24 hours later. That miserable bastard was on skunkers last night spouting shite about how beating Sunderland was showing no ambition etc etc. I really can't tell if you're joking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Would result in a very swift removal of any and all sports direct branding at least... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Nightmare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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